It will slide over the edge as it is because the ladder top is just at the edge of the roof. The problem is that the strap is pulling at a little angle and it caught and the A/C slid off the edge of the ladder. No problem. I will readjust it tomorrow.

I can actually move it back on the ladder from the side on a step ladder.

It was getting too dark to see well.

The base of the ladder is against the privacy wall and is very secure. The angle is not a problem.

The real problem is that by doing this alone I had no one to watch the A/C to make sure it was not off center on the ladder as I raised it with the ratchets on the center of the roof where I could not see the A/C.

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Bill Waugh40' Country Coach DP2 Jeep CommandersMustang Bracket Race CarRetired from the road to Lake Havasu after 35 years on the road

I've got a new Dometic Brisk II coming next week for my Toy Hauler garage area. My plan is to pull the T.H. part of the way out of the carport that it resides in. I have a 4 sheve rope hoist that is going to be attached to one of the cross braces in the carport overhead. The A/C unit will be tied onto the hook of the rope hoist, and hoisted up in the air until it's high enough to back the trailer under it, then lowered in place onto the top of the trailer. The 4 sheve rope hoist will give me an approx. 4 to 1 reduction in lifting weight for me to be able to pull it up then tie it off securely until the trailer is under it.

What I would do Bill is find one of the ceiling joist in the coach bay and screw in a 1/2" eye bolt about 4" long. Then run a rope thru the eye. Tie one end around the AC and the other end to one of your jeeps. Then pull on the rope with the jeep till the AC is high enough so you can back the coach under it the just lower it with the jeep. Easy because you have overhead doors at both ends of the bay. I see in one of your pictures you can see the seem where the joist is.

How much do these things weigh? Aren't they only about 80 lbs? If you cannot just carry them up a ladder, maybe a drywall jack would have been easier? Or a come-along? Or just push it up the ladder rails as you go up? Good job, but seems to be a lot of work.

I would still be worried about tearing out a roof vent on the building if there was a sudden jerk. Then you may have a leaking roof.

Don't know about the heat pump models but my Coleman AC only is 90 pounds shipping Less going up the roof. I have. on several occasions hauled 180 pounds up a ladder. Of course I was much younger then (20's) but Up the ladder I hauled a FULL Square of Art-Lock Shingles or 180 pounds. Several times.

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Nothing adds excitement like something that is none of your businessMy Home is where I park it.

"The compressor of an air conditioner is a bit like a small electric motor in that it has gears and turning parts that require lubrication. The lubrication in the air conditioner compressor comes in the form of oil, typically located in the compressor case itself. When an air conditioner is turned on its side, this oil settles on the bottom half of the compressor and potentially deprives part of the compressor of oil, which can lead to damage and, eventually, compressor burnout.

If an air conditioner has been stored on its side, or if it has been shipped that way, take care to ensure it has been turned horizontally for a period of at least 24 hours prior to running the unit. This allows sufficient time for any oils and lubricants to resettle back to their proper levels, providing protection for internal gears and moving parts.

When you move the unit to the location where you plan to install it, you may have to set it on its side temporarily prior to setting it in place. It's fine to do this, as long as you don't install the unit sideways and you don't turn it on for 24 hours."

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Rule #1 for Boondockers: DON'T FEED THE VULTURES!My Body is a Temple! Ancient, Crumbling, Probably Cursed...I don't like to make advanced plans. They cause the word "PREMEDITATED" to get used in court!

I get the feeling you and are are alike in a way, because I can totally see myself doing all sorts of scheming and rigging like you're doing, in an effort to do it all by myself.Big difference though. You seem to be taking your time, and being extra careful. I often get in a hurry and take shortcuts.

You prob have it by now, but if you get stuck on it....maybe you could find a 2 or 3 upstanding teenagers...like 16-20 year olds around the neighborhood. Maybe through a boy scout troop or church youth group...